Rock Climbing:

Basic and intermediate rock craft begins with these 1 day outings at easily accessible crags in the Red Lodge area that are designed to be instructive, progressive and physically challenging. Beartooth Mountain Guides will provide helmets, climbing shoes, harnesses, ropes and the requisite hardware - making this an excellent way to become acquainted with rock climbing skills and techniques.

Rock Climbing Courses

Rock 1: Basic Rock Craft

Organized as an introduction to rock climbing, this course teaches systems fundamental to all climbing activities. The curriculum includes:

Leave No Trace Ethics

Hazard/Risk Assessment

Use and care of equipment

Knots/Hitches

Movement on rock

Anchors/Belays

Management systems for top roping

Client/Guide ratio: 6:1Dates: Daily, April through September (weather permitting)

Pricing:

Rock 1: FULL Day - HALF Day

Private - $250/person -$150/person

Group of 2 - $150/person - $100/person

3 or more - $125/person - $75/person

Rock 2: Intermediate Rock Craft

This course builds upon the skills presented in the Rock 1 Basic course. Clients receive instruction regarding the types and placement of gear and “seconding”. The curriculum includes:

Leave No Trace Ethics

Hazard/Risk Assessment

Use and care of equipment

Bolts, hexes, camalots, SLCD’s

Gear placement

Anchor standards/construction

Rappelling

Client/Guide ratio: 2:1Prerequisites: Rock 1 or equivalent. Clients should be able to climb in the 5.6 range.Dates: April through September (weather permitting)

Pricing:

Private - $250/person/day

Group of 2 - $150/person/day

3 or more - $125/person/day

Advanced Multi-Pitch Craft

Our guides lead trips on several Beartooth ‘classic’ rock climbs that provide excellent introduction to technical climbing skills on multi-pitch settings. Clients are required to have prerequisite experience offered in Rock 2 or equivalent and must be comfortable climbing in the 5.7+ range.

The Ramp: East Rosebud Canyon, 5 pitches

Bald Bulge: West Rosebud Canyon, 4 pitches

Westminster Spire: Main Fork Rock Creek, 6 pitches

Client/Guide ratio: 1:1Prerequisites: Rock 2 or equivalent. Clients should be able to climb in the 5.7+ range.Dates: April through September (weather permitting)